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FILE: House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks before signing the Coronavirus Emergency Res...
Andrew Taylor, Lisa Mascaro, Jill Colvin & Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Pelosi Says Agreement Near With White House On Virus Aid

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she and the Trump administration are close to agreement on a coronavirus aid package, as negotiators struggle to hammer out a deal to provide funding and resources for American workers, families and businesses reeling with health and financial problems amid the crisis.
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FILE: Sophie Gregoire and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speak on stage at the WE Day UN at...
Rob Gillies, Associated Press

Canada: Trudeau Wife Tests Positive For New Virus

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's wife has tested positive for the new coronavirus. He is quarantining himself at home after his wife exhibited flu-like symptoms.
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Gephardt: State Frustrated About Lack Of Coronavirus Tests

State officials have expressed frustrations in getting coronavirus tests, but said the situation was getting better.
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Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

Shoppers Met With Long, Long Lines For Groceries

The spread of the novel coronavirus has led many people to stock up on supplies Thursday prompting long lines at some locations, even though it seems many shoppers are more concerned about stores running out of supplies than COVID-19 itself. 
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - DECEMBER 06:  In this handout image provided by Disney Parks, fireworks ligh...
Frank Pallotta, CNN Business

Walt Disney World Closes, Paralyzing The Company’s Tourism Empire

Disney is closing Walt Disney World, its flagship theme park resort in Orlando, Florida, because of the global pandemic. The news comes after Disney closed its Disneyland resort earlier on Thursday.
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Flowers bloom near the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt ...
Tad Walch, Deseret News

All Church Meetings Suspended Worldwide, First Presidency Says

All meetings and activities of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are canceled, effective immediately, officials said.
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Salt Lake County Closing Libraries, Seniors Centers & Other Facilities Due To Virus Worries

Salt Lake County officials said several county facilities will close Friday amid concerns of the coronavirus outbreak.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Office Building is pictured in Salt Lake City on Ju...
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Senior Missionaries, Others With Chronic Conditions In Europe To Be Sent Home

All senior missionaries and young missionaries with serious or chronic medical conditions in Europe will return home beginning March 12, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced. 
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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 11, 2020 in New York City....
Stan Choe & Alex Veiga, AP Business Writers

Worst Day On Wall Street Since 1987 As Virus Fears Spread

The stock market had its biggest drop since the Black Monday crash of 1987 as fears of economic fallout from the coronavirus crisis deepened.
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A signage of Minskoff Theatre is seen near Times Square on March 10, 2020 in New York City. There a...
Jake Coyle, Associated Press

Hollywood Shuts Down, Broadway Goes Dark To Curb Virus Cases

The entertainment industry is preparing to shut down to curb the spread of the coronavirus. That means canceling upcoming movies, suspending all Broadway performances and eliminating live audiences from television shows until it's safe to welcome crowds back.
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FILE: Mickey Mouse and his friends celebrate the 60th anniversary of Disneyland park during a cerem...
Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Disneyland To Close Due To Coronavirus Worries

Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure will close beginning March 14 due to worries over the coronavirus outbreak.
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How Parents Can Prepare Your Home, Children Against Coronavirus

Businesses and churches are taking measures to protect the community and prepare against coronavirus, but you might be wondering what steps you can take in your home.
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City Creek Closes For Cleaning After Shopper With COVID-19 Visits Stores

City Creek Center closed Thursday for cleaning after officials learned a person who tested positive for COVID-19 had visited the stores. 
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US President Donald Trump (L) speaks with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro during a dinner at Mar...
Rob Picheta, Shasta Darlington and Jonny Hallam, CNN

Brazilian President’s Press Secretary Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Days After Meeting Trump

Fabio Wajngarten, the press secretary for Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, tested positive for coronavirus just days after meeting with President Trump.
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Utah Schools, Universities Close, Move Classes Online

Officials in Utah began announcing school closures amid the COVID-19 crisis.
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The Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020. (Scott G. Winterton, Deseret New...
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State Dedicating $24M To Help Protect Seniors Against COVID-19

The state is allocating more than $24 million to help protect Utah seniors against COVID-19m according to a Utah State Legislature statement. 
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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 11, 2020 in New York City....
Stan Choe, Associated Press

Dow Plummets Again As Sell-Off Over The Coronavirus Deepens

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down more than 2,100 points, or 9%, shortly before noon, while the broader S&P 500 was off 8.2%, amid a cascade of cancellations and shutdowns across the globe.
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CARLA K. JOHNSON and VICTORIA MILKO, Associated Press

Most Coronavirus Patients Recover, Still Anxiety, Fear Loom

Amid all the fears, quarantines and stockpiling of food, it has been easy to ignore the fact that more than 60,000 coronavirus patients have recovered around the globe.
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Alam Fram, Associated Press

US Capitol Closing To Public Until April Amid Virus Outbreak

Congress is shutting the Capitol and all House and Senate office buildings to the public until April in reaction to the coronavirus outbreak.
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CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer

Donovan Mitchell Tests Positive For COVID-19

Utah Jazz player Donovan Mitchell has tested positive for COVID-19, according to ESPN. 
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A man wearing a face mask has his photograph taken in front of the Olympic Rings in Odaiba on March...
STEPHEN WADE, AP Sports Writer

Q&A: Will WHO’s Pandemic Ruling Impact The Tokyo Olympics?

Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike spoke Thursday after the World Health Organization labeled the spreading virus a “pandemic," a decision almost certain to affect the Tokyo Olympics.
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Princess Cruises Suspending Global Operations For 60 Days

Princess Cruises, which had one of its ships quarantined off the coast of Japan last month, is suspending global operations through early May because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Dan Rascon & Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

Amid COVID-19 Concerns, Governor Makes Recommendations For State

The governor’s order to cancel all mass gatherings of 100 people or more starting Monday is having a huge impact on some major events and productions scheduled.
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YURI KAGEYAMA, AP Business Writer

Global Stocks Dive On Pandemic Impact, US Travel Ban

Global stocks plunged Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a travel ban on most of Europe.
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